The feature-length film, "Science Fair," took home the Sundance Film Festival's first-ever Festival Favorite Award last month. We talk with the directors - one of whom is a Milwaukee native - about the documentary and the value of science fairs and science education. Watch the trailer:

A bill that passed in the State Senate would make it a felony for someone to buy a gun with the intent of giving it to someone else who cannot legally purchase a firearm. The bill is now in the Assembly. We speak with Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) about...

One of the most influential and well-known religious figures in modern history passed away at the age of 99 this week. Regardless of how you felt about him, it’s hard to argue that the Reverend Billy Graham didn’t have an immense impact on Americans’ religious beliefs in the 20th century. But what will he be best remembered for? Our guest reflects on the life and legacy of Graham.

Special elections may not be the flashiest events in Wisconsin politics, but they certainly play an important role in our democracy. Typically, a lawmaker will leave office before the end of their term, and the governor, in theory, calls for a special election to replace that individual. But...like everything else in politics these days, the reality can be a bit more complex. A reporter digs into the history of special elections in Wisconsin, and looks at Governor Scott Walker's decision to not call special elections to fill two seats in the statehouse, both of which opened up late last year after the previous officeholders took jobs in the Walker administration.

President Trump signed a memorandum yesterday directing the Attorney General to effectively ban the use of bump stocks, devices that allow guns to increase their rate of fire. We talk about the move, as well as a new plea in the Russia investigation, and Mitt Romney's bid for the U.S...

A former University of Wisconsin-Madison student accused of a series of sexual assaults pleaded guilty to five felony charges Wednesday in Dane County Court. Under the plea agreement, 21-year-old Alec Cook will also have to register as a sex offender.

Sauk County Circuit Judge Michael Screnock and Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Rebecca Dallet advanced in the primaries Tuesday for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. We talk with a WPR reporter about the primary results and what to expect ahead of the general election in April.